FACILITY ENGINEERING/MINOR CAPITAL ENGINEER

Fry's Food and Drug; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling & financial tools via EAP

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth programs

Job summary

Fry's Food Stores in Arizona is seeking an engineer to execute minor capital projects, develop fixture plans, and ensure safe, high-quality store environments. You will manage project scope, timelines, and costs, coordinating with contractors and retail teams to support sales and profit goals while upholding the company values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with facility engineering leadership, rigorous documentation, and a focus on customer-first service within a Kroger-affiliated brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical, civil, electrical, architectural tech or related
• Ability to read and understand construction documents
• Ability to lead contractors and retail management through a project
• Ability to budget and organize construction activities and equipment orders
• Basic financial skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead retail management and contractors through efficient scheduling and communication
• Proficient oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Operate as the Company's representative on assigned store projects
• Provide timely and accurate information to contractors and vendors
• Provide adequate documentation and records throughout the construction process
• Ensure lowest possible cost to the Company for changes after plans finalized
• Determine that appropriate authorizations exist prior to commitments
• Prepare timely requisitions for major equipment, fixtures, and supply items
• Redline fixture plans as directed by Manager of Facility Engineering
• Ensure contractors perform per plans and codes
• Evaluate construction activity versus schedule and anticipate problems
• Prepare ROI on Capital Investments
• Coordinate remodel activities to minimize sales/EBITDA loss
• Redline fixture plans and submit to G.O.
• Exercise independent judgment on less complex tasks with guidance
• Occasionally make moderately significant decisions with supervision
• Help train other department members
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation

Skills

Read construction docs

Lead contractors & retail team

Budgeting & scheduling

Basic financial skills

Microsoft Office

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architectural tech or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Execute minor capital projects at the lowest cost and in the shortest time period consistent with the approved scope of work and appropriated funds. Assist in the preparation of fixture plans. Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate as the Company's representative on assigned store projects.
• Provide timely and accurate information to contractors and vendors.
• Provide adequate documentation and records throughout the construction process.
• Ensure lowest possible cost to the Company for any changes ordered or caused by the Company after the plans have been finalized in accordance with thelease.
• Determine that the appropriate authorizations exist prior to incurring commitments for Company expenditures.
• Prepare timely requisitions for major equipment, fixtures, and supply items.
• Redline fixture plans as directed by Manager of Facility Engineering.
• Ensure that contractors perform in accordance with plans and specifications and are in compliance with applicable codes.
• Evaluate construction activity versus the schedule and anticipate problems that could impact the schedule.
• Prepare ROI on Capital Investments.
• Coordinate remodel activities in order to minimize sales and EBITDA loss.
• Redline fixture plans as directed by Manager of Facility Engineering, cover with requestor and submit to G.O.
• Job function requires exercising independent judgment on less complex tasks. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform thefunctions of the job and requires support for more complex tasks.
• Occasionally makes moderately significant decisions with close supervision.
• Helps to train other department members on less complicated tasks.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, architectural technical studies or computer technology
• Ability to read and understand construction documents
• Ability to lead contractors and retail management team through a project
• Ability to budget and organize construction activities and equipment orders
• Basic financial skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead retail management and contractors through a project through efficient scheduling and communication
• Proficient oral and written communication skills

Desired

• Experience in the construction and/or retail field

About Us

Based in Arizona, Fry's Food Stores merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving Fry's customers in over 120 stores throughout Arizona.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fry's family!

What You'll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!